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JBL Wave Flex 2 vs JLab JBuds Open Sport

What Wave Flex 2 does better (4) and where JBuds Open Sport wins (2) — every spec side by side.

JBL Wave Flex 2
JBL · 2025Wave Flex 2
9.0Score
4 advantages≈ $55
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JLab JBuds Open Sport
JLab · 2025JBuds Open Sport
5.3Score
2 advantages≈ $65
9.3Noise control & calls3.9
7.6Battery6.1

Why is Wave Flex 2 better than JBuds Open Sport?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · JBuds Open Sport: No
  2. Battery life10 h vs 9 h+11%
  3. Total with charging case40 h vs 26 h+54%
  4. Bluetooth version5.3 vs 5.1+4%

Why is JBuds Open Sport better than Wave Flex 2?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
  2. Driver size12 mm vs 14.2 mm+18%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Wave Flex 2JBL Wave Flex 2≈ $559.0
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size12 mm14.2 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB—
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Microphones—2
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h9 h
Total with charging case40 h26 h
Battery capacity—70 mAh
Charging time2 h2 h
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 2 h10 min → 1 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.1
Bluetooth codecs—SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Latency—200 ms
Low-latency game mode—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Google Assistant, Siri
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—13.9 g
Protection ratingIP54IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Dust protection (IP)55
Colours—Black
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYes—
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